On 4 Sep, 00:36, "Larry L" wrote:
I think of my fishing as divided into three seasons.



I think so too, but my seasons are rather different.

When I was young, until I was about twenty three or so, and fished and
practised and learned almost every day I could, that was the first
season. Then the exigencies of life took over more and more, and I
fished less, though still intensively, that was the second season. Not
that long ago, the third season began. It is not what I thought or
hoped it would be, but still enjoyable, though less intensive.

I don´t know whether there is a fourth season, perhaps mainly as an
armchair angler? I wont mind too much if there is not. I am not as
quick or as fit as I once was, some things have become less important
to me, and my drive, enthusiasm and endurance have moderated
considerably, but I have a lot of pleasant memories which help to
drive away the occasional darker shades of mood. Some things I replay
quite often in my head. like old movies. They are still uplifting.

Looking back, there are a lot worse ways I could have spent my
time......................

Have a nice trip.

TL
MC